In order to implement the “Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations (CSAR)”, and to standardize and guide the safety assessment of cosmetics, The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued The “Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment (2021 Edition)” on April 09, 2021, which will come into force on May 1, 2021. The relevant implementation issues are hereby announced as follows:
1. Starting from January 1, 2022, cosmetic registrants and filing persons (Cosmetics Brands) must conduct cosmetic safety assessments in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Guidelines before applying for special cosmetics registration or general cosmetics notification. Submit product safety assessment materials.
2. In order to standardize and guide the safety assessment of cosmetics, the “Technical Guidelines” provides examples of the full version and simplified version of the cosmetic product safety assessment report. Before May 1, 2024, cosmetics registrants and filing person can submit a simplified version of the product safety assessment report in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Technical Guidelines.
Attachment (Chinese Version): Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment (2021 edition)
